We are excited to announce some changes to the awards for next May and some good news for submitters. We've enhanced the focus on craft prizes, introduced a brand-new Best Actor award of €500, and boosted both the Under 19 prize to €1,000 and the Best in Cork prize to an impressive €2,500.
BEST IRISH SHORT FILM – €5,000
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM – €5,000
BEST IRISH LANGUAGE SHORT FILM – €1,000
TOM CLANCY JNR AWARD BEST IRISH STUDENT OF FILM & MEDIA-€5,000
BEST IN CORK – €2,500
BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER UNDER 19yrs - €1,000
JACK GOLD PRIZE FOR BEST DIRECTION – €500
BEST SCREENPLAY – €500
BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC – €500
BEST SOUND DESIGN – €500
ROSS MCDONNELL PRIZE FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – €500
BEST EDITING – €500
BEST ACTOR – €500
AN-SOPHIE FONTAINE HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD IN DOCUMENTARY FILM - €500
All short films selected for screening at FFF 2025 will receive a refund of the entry fee paid, up to a maximum of €25.00.
Entries accepted via FilmFreeway.com. Please read ‘How To Enter‘ and the ‘Rules and Regulations‘ before commencing your entry.
For queries relating to Submissions please email helen@fastnetfilmfestival.com.
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